Zirje: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Zirje (Otok Žirje) can be classified through a specifically named island setting. In the immediate vicinity of Otok Žirje, Otok Žirje is designated as a named map feature; Otočić Škrovada and Otočić Kamešnjak Veli are located near Otok Žirje.

You can rent a holiday apartment in Zirje. The named island features suit an interest in travel where the landscape itself plays an important role.

Otok Kaprije is located in the surrounding area of Otok Žirje.

Culture

In the wider regional surroundings of Otok Žirje are Fort Saint Nicholas, Sveti Nikola, Fort Saint Michael and Fort Saint John. Fort Saint Nicholas is a specific cultural attraction for travellers interested in historic sites.

Nature

The island is predominantly characterised by limestone and has two elevated ridges as well as a fertile central field covering 108 hectares.

Eight natural caves and sinkholes have been recorded on Žirje, including Golubnica, Mala Jama, Podvodnje and Gravanjača.

The island has 29 bays, including Muna, Koromašnja, Mikavica, Tratinska and Pečenja.

History

At the island’s highest point, Kapić, at an elevation of 131 metres, a circular rampart of a prehistoric refuge has been preserved.

Geographical setting

A viewpoint on Vela glava overlooks Samogradska vrata, the southern entrance to the Kornati Archipelago. Surrounding points have also been identified from this viewpoint.

To the higher-level travel overview: Šibenik-Knin County.